What's your religion?

[EternalNeptune]

No it means i am a protestant but i dislike the catholic system.

[Vexx]

That's kind of .... redundant???? Being a Protestant, by definition, means you protest the Catholic system -- you don't see the Pope as the inerrant direct line to God.
Protestantism is founded on individual connections to God, that "my way or else" isn't quite right (though you wouldn't know it sometimes from the noises some protestant evangelists make in their assertions).

[Irenicus]

Originally Posted by EternalNeptune

No it means i am a protestant but i dislike the catholic system.

Hmm, that's usually not what people consider in their religious identifications, no? I mean, you can dislike the Catholic Church and belong to whatever denomination or religion at the same time (even - heck - Catholic, self-identified) but usually that dislike of another religious organization isn't part of what makes up your worldview.

But I suppose I have no right to be questioning everyone's views.

[ChainLegacy]

The most humorous thing for me is when one religious practitioner attempts to make out a religion other than their own as ridiculous. Open your eyes, people...

[Kafriel]

I don't see why people would bother with the comparisons...everyone got their own beliefs, it's not something easy to change but even if they differ from yours, what's it to you? it's not like you're gonna marry them or something. Can't say I dislike a religion (although I don't know all of them), unless its practice includes acts that violate human rights in any way or are otherwise unaccepted by modern society.

[Vexx]

The problem with "live and let live" is that some religions are the "One True Way" and part of the usual tenet is that you *must* try to save everyone else. "Convert or die" in some cases.... in some extreme cases, simply "You are not of us, die". Some religions shun family members who have split from the religion (ostracize, cut off, "you are dead to me" sort of shunning).

More tolerant religions or inclusive philosophy systems have trouble figuring out how to respond to such aggressiveness (unless they have a strong secular system that can deal with the discriminatory or violent side of it as a crime).

[LaceNFrills]

I am Catholic.
And I dislike people who disrespect other religions or Aithiest who try to convert the religious people. =/

[EternalNeptune]

Originally Posted by Vexx

That's kind of .... redundant???? Being a Protestant, by definition, means you protest the Catholic system -- you don't see the Pope as the inerrant direct line to God.
Protestantism is founded on individual connections to God, that "my way or else" isn't quite right (though you wouldn't know it sometimes from the noises some protestant evangelists make in their assertions).

Nowadays, not necessarily. "Protestant" is merely a word. Surprisingly enuf, there r certain denominations or individuals( like kathryn kuhlman) even under protestantism that believe in this so called "brotherhood" that all that matters is that u believe in God. Then ur free to believe in anything els like St. Mary, etc and it wud b alright. In my point of view(i am not dictating how others shud view this, ur entitled to ur own opinion), pipol giv in to this illusion that its alright which is where some protestants stand. Dont get me wrong tho. Im not trying to lead a crusade.

[TinyRedLeaf]

Originally Posted by LaceNFrills

I am Catholic. And I dislike people who disrespect other religions or Aithiest who try to convert the religious people. =/

Anglican Church debates conversion rules

Canterbury, Britain (Feb 11): The General Synod of the Church of England is to discuss a motion calling on it to recognise explicitly its aim of converting people to Christianity. Critics of the plan say raising the issue will simply serve to damage the Church's relations with members of other religions, including Muslims.

However, there is strong backing for the controversial proposal.

The motion calls for bishops to give extra training and encouragement to clergy to evangelise non-Christians. But the motives of Mr Paul Eddy, the traditionalist synod member who tabled the motion, are not limited simply to winning potential converts among the Muslim, Hindu or other communities who might be susceptible to the Christian message.

His motion goes right to the heart of the central division between liberal and traditionalist Anglicans.

- BBC NEWS

[Slice of Life]

Not seeking for converts that's surely super-PC and super unoffensive. However, for a religion that understands itself as universal (i.e. isn't closed for "humans born wrong" anyway) seeking for converts is as naturally as seeking voters for a party. When the British Labour party holds a party congress to decide if they should ask peope to vote for them or if they rather should advise Tory voters to stay with the Tories then I think its time to disband the party. Either you think you have a world view to offer or you don't.

[Daniel E.]

Originally Posted by LaceNFrills

I am Catholic.
And I dislike people who disrespect other religions or Aithiest who try to convert the religious people. =/

Do you dislike religious people that try to convert Atheists?

[Clarste]

I think if you truly, sincerely believe in your religion and its not a religion that explicitly claims to be "one path among many" or something like that, then it's almost immoral to not try to convert people when you can. I mean, converting them would save their souls or make them spiritually happier or whatever your religion preaches. Choosing not to at least try to help others is like leaving people to die in the street rather than calling an ambulance. It'd be selfish.

That said, hopefully they're polite about it.

[Katydid]

I'm basically agnostic. I was raised Catholic, but it never really stuck with me. I just don't see how people can be so sure of beliefs without any proof. I know that is what faith is and all that, but I just figure there are so many different beliefs, how could anyone know whats right? So, I'll wait and see. Maybe there is a god, maybe there isn't, maybe there are many. Who know?

[Anh_Minh]

What if your religion states there's a limited number of places for heaven?

[Irenicus]

Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

What if your religion states there's a limited number of places for heaven?

Then your acts of grace merely help prove your predestined superiority above other less fortunate mortals?

*cough* Calvinism *cough*

The logic is fuzzy ("You're inclined to goodness in your heart and great worldly success because God predestined you to be good and heavenly and successful") but it works, sort of.

[Solafighter]

Moe adorer.

Spoiler for ...:

just kidding.

[klowny]

Originally Posted by LaceNFrills

I am Catholic.
And I dislike people who disrespect other religions or Aithiest who try to convert the religious people. =/

As do i when the Catholic, Christians,Jehovah's Witness people knock on my door telling me i need help and this is the way i can get it.

Its very annoying and a waste of paper because i throw it in the garbage. This happens about every 2 weeks

[Narona]

Originally Posted by klowny

As do i when the Catholic, Christians,Jehovah's Witness people knock on my door telling me i need help and this is the way i can get it.

Its very annoying and a waste of paper because i throw it in the garbage. This happens about every 2 weeks

o_o

It's different here, at least where my parents live and here in Paris. Because the only people who knocked to the door of my parents' house were Jehovah's followers. And it happens rarely. No Catholic or Christians ever did that.

And here in Paris, the only rare people I remember who tried to give me brochures are Jehovahs and Gedeons.

[LaceNFrills]

Originally Posted by Daniel E.

Do you dislike religious people that try to convert Atheists?

Honestly... no. =/ Because like.. my opinion on Athiest is that they don't care about religions because they don't really believe in it. They don't really have anything to offer and try to convert other people, while religious do have stuff to offer and convince them to join their religion. Sorry if I sound confusing, I don't know how to put it into words.

Okay for example, religious people owns garden of flowers. Each religious represent different flowers for instant, and the Atheist are the people who doesn't own a garden. The religious people try to convince others to join their garden. Do you see where I'm going..?

And I don't count the people who call themselves Atheist who "believe" in science that tries to convert religious people because that's like disrespecting their religion to me, saying that your Lord doesn't exist and that you should join us.

What I don't like though, is the religious people force other people including the Atheist to join their religion. That's different than trying to convert. =/ So yeah, Atheist that try to convert the religious groups are like disrespecting their religions to me that's why I dislike it. I hope that answer your question. Once again, I'm sorry if I don't make much sense. xD

And another point I would like to make is that even though I am Catholic I don't diss the Atheist people, as long as they don't keep telling me how God doesn't exist and stuff. I respect their opinion so they should do the same.

[klowny]

Originally Posted by Narona

o_o

It's different here, at least where my parents live and here in Paris. Because the only people who knocked to the door of my parents' house were Jehovah's followers. And it happens rarely. No Catholic or Christians ever did that.

And here in Paris, the only rare people I remember who tried to give me brochures are Jehovahs and Gedeons.

Its a bit weird for my condition because the front door needs a key and i don't know how they are getting in, maybe they have a key or something @.@

Honestly... no. =/ Because like.. my opinion on Athiest is that they don't care about religions because they don't really believe in it.

Okay, lets say it was an Atheist knocking on your door trying to convert you to their religion would you not be annoyed?